Despite knowing all of the physical and mental benefits of yoga, I’ve never been able to keep up a consistent practice. But after hearing a personal training client rave about somatic yoga, I was inspired to roll out my mat and give it a try.
Unlike the faster-paced styles such as Vinyasa, somatic yoga focuses on slower movements and mind-body awareness. "Somatics is really about getting into your body," says instructor Rachel Van Huis of Yoga with Rachel in her recent YouTube video. "It’s like having an internal conversation with yourself, where you have the opportunity to get to know yourself better."
